'While you might look a bit daft, I'd also wear sunglasses if you're venturing outside in windy conditions to help prevent any rapid evaporation of tears.

'You should also drink plenty of liquids while avoiding anything which acts as a diuretic - which means that you should definitely cut out alcohol and coffee if you’re struggling with the symptoms of dry eye.'

It's estimated that around 20 per cent of the population suffer from dry eye syndrome.

But this rises to 50 per cent in those over 65, and is typically described as feeling like there's grit underneath the eyelids.